 |
Stomp-a-thon 45 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfred Cambridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joyo Kumlakar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cambridge might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Blur - Song 2. Joyo Kumlakar acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
|
180 cm
21
200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alfred Cambridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joyo Kumlakar!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cambridge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cambridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kumlakar.
Kumlakar has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cambridge is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cambridge instigates a clinch.
Kumlakar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cambridge is defending well.
Cambridge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kumlakar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alfred Cambridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joyo Kumlakar.
Cambridge breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kumlakar.
Kumlakar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cambridge swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cambridge moves into the clinch successfully.
Kumlakar pulls guard effortlessly.
Cambridge stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cambridge stuffs the takedown.
We've been told by Cambridge's head coaches at LOD: Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cambridge lands a left and a right that send Kumlakar crashing to the mat, dazed. Cambridge thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Joyo Kumlakar has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cambridge clinches up with Kumlakar and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambridge leaning against his opponent.
Cambridge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kumlakars head.
Cambridge lands a shoulder strike.
Cambridge manages to break the clinch.
Alfred Cambridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cambridge closes the distance and clinches.
Cambridge is leaning against Kumlakar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kumlakar looks winded!
Cambridge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cambridge lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kumlakar.
Cambridge misses with an elbow strike.
Cambridge lands a left hand.
Cambridge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cambridge trying to land knees to the body.
Cambridge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kumlakar wants a takedown.
Cambridge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cambridge drops Kumlakar with a beautiful combination! Kumlakar stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cambridge is looking for the KO!
Kumlakar is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cambridge moves into the clinch.
Kumlakar is still on wobbly legs! Can Cambridge finish him?
Cambridge gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kumlakar.
Cambridge lands a left hand.
Kumlakar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cambridge has Kumlakar up against the cage in a clinch.
Cambridge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kumlakar seems to have recovered his senses.
Kumlakar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cambridge swivels and escapes.
Cambridge instigates a clinch.
Kumlakar looking for a takedown.
Cambridge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cambridge moves into the clinch.
Cambridge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cambridge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cambridge drives through and clinches with Kumlakar against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumlakar is trying to pull guard but Cambridge has him pressed against the cage.
Cambridge breaks from the clinch.
Cambridge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kumlakar, pushing him back against the cage.
Cambridge breaks the clinch.
Kumlakar fails with the takedown.
Kumlakar gets tackled into the cage by Cambridge. Cambridge maintains the clinch.
Kumlakar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kumlakar being controlled against the cage.
Cambridge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cambridge closes the distance and pushes Kumlakar back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumlakar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cambridge fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cambridge clinches up with Kumlakar and pushes him back against the cage.
Cambridge wants to get back to striking at distance but Kumlakar won't allow it.
Kumlakar wants the takedown. Cambridge is fighting it off but Kumlakar persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cambridge's guard against the cage.
Kumlakar tries to free his leg and advance position but Cambridge is retaining full guard.
Kumlakar drops back looking for a leg! Cambridge is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cambridge manages to kick Kumlakar off! Kumlakar jumps back into Cambridge's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kumlakar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kumlakar throws a big right hand that misses.
Kumlakar trying to control but Cambridge is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfred Cambridge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joyo Kumlakar's cut.
That's time! Cambridge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kumlakar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cambridge as he avoids it easily.
Cambridge feinted with a counter takedown.
Kumlakar walks into a left hand.
Cambridge lands with a right that hurts Kumlakar. Kumlakar looks to clinch but Cambridge throws a short knee that drops Kumlakar. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Alfred Cambridge!
A relieved looking Alfred Cambridge thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
61% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Mollie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mat Kenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
19
144 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
181 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Mollie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mat Kenny!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mollie keeps the fight on the outside.
Kenny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kenny tries for a takedown but Mollie circles away easily
and Mollie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mollie.
Mollie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mollie lands a hook that snaps the head of Kenny backwards.
It looks like Mat Kenny has been cut.
Mollie stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenny wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mollie gets through Kenny's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mollie has Kenny pressed against the cage.
Mollie lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenny drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jacob Mollie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mat Kenny.
Kenny looking for a takedown.
The referee calls for Mollie to work.
Come on Mollie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mollie lands a nice uppercut.
Kenny drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mollie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mollie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mollie.
Kenny changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mollie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mollie closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Kenny! Mollie dives in looking to finish! Kenny is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Mollie!
A victorious Jacob Mollie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
36% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dark Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jervis Tetch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
186 cm
20
186 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dark Munoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jervis Tetch!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tetch just misses with a punch to the body.
Munoz slips a straight right by Tetch.
Tetch lands with a good body shot.
Tetch with a jab.
Munoz staying out of range there.
Munoz is looking to counter punch.
Tetch drops Munoz with a beautiful combination! Munoz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tetch is looking for the KO!
It looks like Dark Munoz has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tetch walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Munoz drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Tetch swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Munoz's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jervis Tetch!
A very excited looking Jervis Tetch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Bullwinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kotetsu Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Bullwinkle has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
19
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
|
168 cm
19
149 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Bullwinkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kotetsu Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullwinkle clinches.
Come on Yamamoto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yamamoto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bullwinkle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yamamoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bullwinkle tries a knee to the head but Yamamoto blocks it.
Bullwinkle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yamamoto blocks it with crossed arms.
Bullwinkle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yamamoto breaks from the clinch.
Bullwinkle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bullwinkle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rocky Bullwinkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullwinkle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yamamoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bullwinkle fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bullwinkle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bullwinkle fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullwinkle tries to clinch up.
And Yamamoto tries to counter it with a takedown but Bullwinkle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yamamoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yamamoto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bullwinkle to the mat! Bullwinkle manages to get full guard.
Bullwinkle wants to get back to his feet but Yamamoto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yamamoto distracts Bullwinkle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto postures up.
Yamamoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Yamamoto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yamamoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bullwinkle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yamamoto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yamamoto slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullwinkle is trying to stand up here but Yamamoto is controlling him well.
Yamamoto not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yamamoto lands a nice short elbow.
Bullwinkle trying to get back to full guard but Yamamoto takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Yamamoto postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bullwinkle looks a forlorn figure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullwinkle is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Yamamoto dominating with strikes here.
Bullwinkle is rocked!
A big strike lands for Yamamoto! That's really hurt Bullwinkle and he's turned his back - Yamamoto keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Yamamoto jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kotetsu Yamamoto!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
41% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Rowan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rowan comes to the cage accompanied by "Heavyweight" by Rick Ross. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
173 cm
22
187 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tristan Rowan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Morris!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowan throws out a powerful jab.
Rowan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morris. Rowan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morris now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rowan works Morris's body with a nice hook.
Morris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rowan.
Rowan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Morris takes one to the side of the head.
Morris throws a shot from downtown. Rowan moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Rowan.
Rowan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morris is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morris looks up at the clock. Bad move! Rowan lands a right hand from hell, dropping Morris. Rowan pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tristan Rowan!
A relieved looking Tristan Rowan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
93% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Philip Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Fireball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gallagher comes to the cage accompanied by The Vindictives - Stupid Song. Philip Gallagher has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 176 cm
21
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
|
173 cm
21
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philip Gallagher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kid Fireball!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallagher throws a series of punches but Fireball moves out of range.
Gallagher lands with a kick to the temple. Fireball shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Kid Fireball has been cut.
A combination from Gallagher does no damage.
The crowd cheers as Gallagher lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fireball doesn't seem phased though.
Fireball moves out of range of the strikes.
Gallagher throws a series of punches but Fireball moves out of range.
Fireball avoids the head kick by Gallagher.
A telegraphed right hand from Gallagher misses the target.
Fireball walks into a stiff left hand from Gallagher.
Fireball lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Philip Gallagher has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fireball misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gallagher pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fireball is out of range and Gallagher settles back down.
Gallagher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fireball.
A bone on bone clash there as Gallagher blocks the leg kick.
Fireball throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gallagher throws a lazy right hand but Fireball sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gallagher feints a jab promting Fireball to slip. Gallagher then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fireball slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fireball misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gallagher.
Fireball avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fireball misses with a wild combination.
Gallagher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Fireball on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Gallagher does no damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Fireball misses.
Fireball shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gallagher eats them both and turns towards Fireball to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gallagher.
Gallagher lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Gallagher.
Gallagher misses with a shot to the body
and Fireball cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gallagher doesn't manage to clinch there - Fireball circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher slips a jab from Fireball.
Danga de danga de dang - Fireball scores with a four punch combination!
Gallagher misses with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Fireball.
Fireball is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gallagher.
Fireball feints a jab promting Gallagher to slip. Fireball then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gallagher slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fireball throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gallagher throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fireball counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fireball digs a good hook to Gallagher's body.
Gallagher throws a series of punches but Fireball avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Fireball on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gallagher. Fireball shrugs it off though.
Gallagher doesn't manage to clinch there - Fireball circles away.
Gallagher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fireball.
Gallagher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fireball.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher misses with the body kick
and Fireball counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gallagher throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fireball checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fireball throws out a counter right but Gallagher avoids it with no problem.
Fireball blocks a head kick by Gallagher.
Gallagher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gallagher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fireball throws a nice looking combination but Gallagher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gallagher throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Fireball misses.
Gallagher lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gallagher scores with a three punch combo!
Gallagher checks a leg kick.
Gallagher throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gallagher throws a lazy uppercut
and Fireball counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fireball loads up on a big right hand but Gallagher slips the punch.
It looked like Gallagher wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fireball looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Philip Gallagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fireball throws a hook but Gallagher avoids it easily.
Gallagher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gallagher, right into the meat.
Gallagher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fireball throws out the jab.
Gallagher moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fireball swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gallagher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gallagher lands a jab.
Fireball's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gallagher under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fireball throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gallagher goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Philip Gallagher will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gallagher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fireball! But no joy.
Gallagher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gallagher slips a straight right by Fireball.
Fireball swats away the attempt to clinch by Gallagher.
A punch combination from Fireball misses.
Fireball keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gallagher blocks a head kick by Fireball.
Gallagher is looking for a counter combo.
Fireball keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gallagher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fireball.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fireball loads up on a big right hand but Gallagher slips the punch.
Gallagher appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Fireball there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gallagher, right into the meat.
Gallagher avoids the head kick by Fireball.
Philip Gallagher is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher throws a jab when Fireball was well out of range.
Fireball swings for the body but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Fireball on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fireball chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gallagher can pounce on him.
Gallagher connects with a high kick.
Fireball keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fireball throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fireball closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fireball lands a two punch combo.
Gallagher tries to bum rush Fireball with a series of wild strikes but Fireball uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fireball! But no joy.
Fireball misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gallagher turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Gallagher.
Good exchange - Fireball coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fireball catches Gallagher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gallagher lands a head kick!
Fireball looks to land a right hand but Gallagher moved out of range.
Gallagher tries to bum rush Fireball with a series of wild strikes but Fireball uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fireball.
Fireball lands a jab.
Fireball lands with a good body shot.
Gallagher throws a good cross that connects.
A big left from Fireball misses.
Gallagher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gallagher scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fireball will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gallagher. Fireball does a little dance to reset his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gallagher.
Fireball avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fireball.
Gallagher throws a body shot but no joy.
Fireball tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gallagher was well out of range. Poor timing from Fireball.
Fireball falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gallagher counters by moving into the clinch.
Gallagher prevents Fireball from breaking the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gallagher obliges.
Fireball prevents a body shot from Gallagher.
I was talking to Gallagher's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fireball wants to get back to striking at distance but Gallagher won't allow it.
Gallagher utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gallagher trying to land knees to the body.
Fireball is looking to break free of the clinch but Gallagher has double underhooks.
Gallagher misses with a body punch.
Gallagher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gallagher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fireball is looking to break free of the clinch but Gallagher has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Gallagher.
Gallagher scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallagher can't find room to land a body shot as Fireball controls the action.
Gallagher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fireball manages to break the clinch.
Gallagher ducks under a wild hook from Fireball.
A punch combination from Gallagher misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Gallagher dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Gallagher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fireball pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gallagher is looking to counter punch.
Gallagher tries to bum rush Fireball with a series of wild strikes but Fireball uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch lands to the side of Fireball 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gallagher lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gallagher swinging wildly here.
Fireball throws a hook to the side of Gallagher's head but Gallagher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gallagher thows a body kick. Fireball tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fireball slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Fireball.
Fireball blocks a jab.
Fireball digs a good hook to Gallagher's body.
Gallagher lands a really nice looking cross but Fireball seems unphased.
A lazy body kick from Gallagher
and Fireball counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fireball lands a body shot.
A jab lands there for Gallagher.
Fireball takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gallagher tries a low kick but Fireball avoids it.
Fireball showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gallagher.
Gallagher throws a right hand that Fireball ducks under and follows up with a left that Fireball also avoids with ease.
Fireball is looking for the big counter here.
Fireball's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gallagher walks into a stiff left hand from Fireball.
Crunch! Fireball slams his shin into Gallagher's torso.
Fireball connects with a nice looking jab.
Gallagher misses with a left hand
and Fireball counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gallagher connects with a nice looking jab.
Gallagher takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gallagher is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fireball finds Gallagher's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Gallagher flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Fireball lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Gallagher will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kid Fireball!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
85% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maui Wowie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Baris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wowie comes to the cage accompanied by Dont bogart that joint. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
21
202 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
|
180 cm
20
198 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Can Moonwalk |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maui Wowie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleksander Baris!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Wowie.
Wowie tries to sprawl but Baris drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wowie is trying to stand back up but Baris is controlling him
Baris controlling the action here.
Baris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baris controlling the action here.
Wowie manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A jab from Wowie misses.
Wowie misses the shot to the body.
Baris closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wowie to the mat! Wowie manages to get full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baris seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Baris throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wowie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Baris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wowie has his feet on Baris's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wowie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baris manages to avoid it.
Baris closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wowie to the mat! Wowie manages to get full guard.
Baris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Baris keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wowie's head.
Baris content to stall in guard here.
Baris scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wowie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Baris controls the pace.
Baris wants to control from the top but Wowie keeps moving.
Baris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baris wants to pass the guard but Wowie is keeping the position.
Baris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baris stops Wowie from standing up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wowie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baris walks into a straight right hand from Wowie.
It looks like Aleksander Baris has been cut.
Baris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wowie swivels and escapes.
Wowie tries to counter with a takedown but Baris is quick to defend against it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wowie lands with a nice body punch.
Wowie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baris dives in and grabs Wowie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wowie pushes down on Baris's head and hops out.
Wowie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maui Wowie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Baris.
Baris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wowie circles away.
Wowie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wowie scores with a jab. Baris acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wowie pounces like a tiger and cracks Baris with a vicious hook! Baris is down but not out! Wowie follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Maui Wowie!
A very excited looking Maui Wowie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
46% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between St Petersburg Strangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shun Sugawara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strangler comes to the cage accompanied by Let Me Through by The Dead Weather. St Petersburg Strangler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 174 cm
20
150 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
|
172 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, St Petersburg Strangler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shun Sugawara!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Strangler misses the target.
Sugawara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strangler.
Sugawara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strangler's hands.
Strangler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sugawara throws a lazy right hand but Strangler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sugawara misses with a body shot
and Strangler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Strangler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sugawara.
Sugawara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Strangler throws an overhand right that lands on Sugawara's shoulder, as Sugawara tries to avoid the shot.
Strangler moves away from the strike by Sugawara.
Sugawara shoots and misses
and Strangler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strangler lands with a nice body punch.
Sugawara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sugawara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sugawara is rocked!
It looks like Shun Sugawara has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sugawara misses the body punch
and Strangler counters with a big right hand! Oh Sugawara is in trouble here! Strangler follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). St Petersburg Strangler!
A very excited looking St Petersburg Strangler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
72% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler McClain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClain has chosen New Found Glory - Ready and Willing as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 191 cm
20
265 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
|
186 cm
20
240 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong |
|
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler McClain!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar has his takedown stuffed
and McClain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tyler McClain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar gets a takedown into half guard.
McClain is trying to get back to full guard.
McClain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McClain trying to hold on to Lesnar's head to control him but Lesnar postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar tries to pass to full mount but McClain defends it.
McClain is pressing down on Lesnar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lesnar looking to sit in guard and control but McClain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McClain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesnar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McClain trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McClain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McClain won't allow Lesnar to sweep him here.
Lesnar is working hard here to advance position.
McClain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lesnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McClain trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McClain being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McClain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McClain.
It looks like Jamie Lesnar has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
McClain scores with a nice strike.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lesnar or perhaps it was just good defense by McClain, which made it look bad.
We've been told by Lesnar's head coaches at The Iron Palace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McClain shoots in but no luck this time.
McClain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lesnar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McClain clobbers Lesnar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McClain shoots in for a takedown but Lesnar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from McClain misses its intended target.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McClain as he jumps to the side.
McClain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lesnar but Lesnar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McClain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown but McClain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lesnar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lesnar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lesnar fails with the takedown.
McClain leaves Lesnar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McClain throws a right and a left that Lesnar avoids nicely.
Lesnar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lesnar prevents McClain from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler McClain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamie Lesnar's cut.
That's time! Lesnar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lesnar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McClain on his heels. He'll look to pass McClain's guard now, I'm sure.
McClain is controlling Lesnar's posture.
McClain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lesnar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lesnar got a little sloppy there for a moment and McClain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lesnar has managed to get both his arms back between McClain's legs - danger averted.
McClain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnar is one step ahead there.
Jamie Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClain is looking for a triangle but Lesnar pushes his legs off easily.
McClain being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClain is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lesnar rolls with it to try and escape but McClain cranks on the arm and Lesnar is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyler McClain!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
35% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Third Foot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco Antonio Laureana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Foot might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to dumber than a box of rocks. Third Foot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
19
182 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
|
180 cm
20
180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Third Foot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Francisco Antonio Laureana!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Foot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Foot throws a hook but Laureana avoids it easily.
Foot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laureana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foot throws out the jab.
Foot swings widly with a right hand
and Laureana counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Laureana sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Laureana might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foot keeping full guard, as Laureana tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laureana prevents Foot from getting back to his feet.
Laureana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foot is keeping the position for now.
Laureana is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Laureana is continuing to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've been told by Foot's head coaches at Aliens Only Spa that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Third Foot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Foot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Foot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Foot looks to score with a jab to the body but Laureana is just out of range.
Laureana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Foot pinned against the cage. Foot gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Laureana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laureana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laureana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Foot as he avoids it easily.
Third Foot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Antonio Laureana.
Foot lands with a nice body punch.
Foot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Foot tests Laureana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laureana slips a straight right by Foot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Laureana is defended easily by Foot.
Foot stuns Laureana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Foot fails to land with a series of punches.
Laureana lands with a straight right. Foot didn't see that one coming.
Foot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laureana.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foot throws a nice looking combination but Laureana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Foot throws a lazy right hand but Laureana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laureana is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Foot.
Laureana throws the left hand but Foot avoids the punch easily.
Foot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laureana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Foot takes a swing at Laureana's ribcage but misses.
Foot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laureana manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Foot on his heels. He'll look to pass Foot's guard now, I'm sure.
Laureana pushing down on Foot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laureana is looking for a kimura but Foot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Laureana to get the leverage.
Laureana trying to pass the guard but Foot defending well.
Foot is defending against the submission attempts here by Laureana.
Laureana seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laureana trying to mount his opponent but Foot defends it.
Laureana controlling the action here.
Laureana trying to control from half guard but Foot is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Third Foot dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Laureana darts in looking for a takedown but Foot gets double underhooks and turns Laureana into the cage.
Laureana is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Third Foot is winning the standup battle so far.
Foot takes a swing at Laureana's ribcage but misses.
Foot throws a big shot that misses.
Foot misses with a left hand
and Laureana counters with a shoot takedown. Foot fights it but they end up in guard.
Laureana prevents Foot from getting back to his feet.
Foot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laureana on the ground.
Laureana trying to control the position from guard on top but Foot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laureana is pushing down on Foot's leg trying to pass to half guard. Foot is fighting to maintain full guard but Laureana has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Laureana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Foot is just riding it out for now. Laureana eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laureana seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Foot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Foot tries to kick Laureana off but Laureana keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laureana is pressing down on Foot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Foot is holding on for now.
Laureana is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Foot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laureana.
Laureana sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Laureana looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Laureana is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laureana is trying to work for a kimura but Foot is defending well.
Laureana with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Laureana is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Laureana is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Foot sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laureana performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Laureana stops Foot from getting back to his feet.
Laureana is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Foot as he works his way to full guard.
Laureana sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laureana has gone for a leg lock! Foot slips out almost immediately though and dives into Laureana's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Antonio Laureana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A punch lands to the side of Laureana 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Foot misses with an uppercut.
Foot misses with a hook
and Laureana counters with a nice double leg into side control. Foot won't be happy with that.
Laureana trying to control the action but Foot is working from the bottom.
Laureana is working to tighten his grip on Foot's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Foot has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Laureana is really squeezing tight and eventually Foot passes out! Laureana breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Francisco Antonio Laureana!
Francisco Antonio Laureana is the new welterweight champion!
Francisco Antonio Laureana decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Third Foot spoke after the fight, saying 'Mama always says....it is what it is ! Aint whut yah wanna ita ta be?...denz ya makes it watchya want boy....'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
34% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
